Neil has replied that Sunday 2 July may be a safer bet. Thank you, Neil :D Historically we've done walks on Saturdays but I see no reason why it couldn't be a Sunday for once. Would a Sunday be difficult? If there are no negative suggestions regarding a Sunday field trip I reckon that's a good date ...

Im wondering about the 1st July as there will be a better chance to see a male on the ground.

I have asked Neil for his opinion though, and will revert to here once I hear back.

Yesterday at the pub some of us were talking about other field trips we could do. I suggested this one. It is expensive but in my view worth every penny. There is so much to see, you have the best possible guides and a lovely lunch is laid on too. So, all we'd have to do is decide the date we wish t...

Depressingly,due to a wound on my head,an injured knee and damaged muscles after the cold of Copenhagen,I am going to have to duck out of it this year.I hope to be better by next year. P.J.U. I'm so sorry to hear that, PJ. Get well soon. You, Mike and John were missed. It was lovely to meet Matsuka...

I do hope you are all having a great afternoon at the gathering. I am dog-sitting for my daughter just up the road from Otterbourne. But I haven't got transport to get me to the restaurant. This darling dog has been to the restaurant a few times. She is as quiet as mouse. But it is too far for us t...

I think I can make it this year, too. Are we expected to eat there? How do I recognise a group of fellow lepidopterists when they are not in the field? Yes food is available and if you can't find us, look out for this man! http://www.ukbutterflies.co.uk/phpBB/download/file.php?id=96880&mode=vie...

How do I recognise a group of fellow lepidopterists when they are not in the field? That really sounds like the start of a joke; we'll need to think of a good response :) Cheers, - Pete Lepidopterists in the field and generally quite distinctive, maybe less so in the pub. I vote we all wear a purpl...

There were a few highlights but even I found it tedious in places.

It will be great to have you join us Pete, Catriona and Essexbuzzard

Wonderful to know that there will be quite a few of us there, it will be lovely to catch up with some familiar faces. If anyone new wants to come along you would also be very welcome. We are a friendly bunch :D Also, although it is nice to have an idea of who is coming along there is really no need ...

bugboy wrote:I'm in

As its your idea I should hope so too! Lol


I'm glad there is interest in this though, looks like it's good to go for another year. It will be nice to see you all again.

That's great, Dave.

I reckon if it ain't broken don't fix it, same place as last year on the last Saturday of November is what has worked in the past.

Would there be any interest in a winter social this year?

Thanks Mike. I may try to get there tomorrow.

Excellent report. Do you think large blues will still be on the wing?

Just need the weather to play ball now.

David M wrote:Yes, Susie.

I've now been twice and it is considerably larger than Collard Hill and I believe more Large Blues fly there too.

There's also a cracking little old fashioned pub you can have a drink in after filling your boots with arion.

Many thanks! and a pub too; happy days!

Is this the better of the sites to see large blue at?

A quick trip to Iping this afternoon with the kids and dog turned up a couple of Silver studded blues. I wasn't sure if they'd be there yet so didn't take a camera. My daughter took a snap on her phone for me.

Precious memories.